The day’s play will be a four-person scramble. In this format everyone will hit his/her own tee shot. The Team will then select the best shot and everyone will hit/putt from that position. This will continue until the ball is holed out. Off the green you may place your ball within (1) club length of the position of the selected shot, no nearer to the hole, and it cannot be improved to better position (ie: from the hazard to the rough, from the rough to the fairway, from the fairway to the green). On the green you may place your ball within 6 inches of the position of the selected shot with a coin or tee, and do not putt out a close putt that is left after you have putted if others still have a putt.

In the event there are only (3) players on a team, each player will take turns being the 4th player.

–Men play the middle tees

–Women play the up tees

–Mulligan can be used anywhere on the course

–Mulligan may not be used to win a prize on contest holes (closest shot to the pin or longest drive)

Mulligan – 2 for $5.00

**Circle birdies – Square around eagles

You will have one score per hole for foursome. Please total your team’s 18 – hole score when you have finished your last hole.

The Bucky O’Neill VFW Post 541 is the oldest continuously active Post in the State of Arizona. We are now operating in our 95th year and will be hosting our annual golf tournament on Saturday May 6th 2017. We are requesting your assistance in gathering raffle prizes and donations for our auction at the conclusion of the tournament. The proceeds from your donations will go towards Veteran Relief and the Prescott VA Alzheimer’s Ward. Your assistance will ensure the Bucky O’Neill VFW Post 541 will continue to assist veterans in our community. We will continue to assist in getting the benefits and services our local veterans need for another 95 years with your generous donation. Your participation in helping us to carry on our mission will be greatly appreciated. Your company/ individual name will be announced with each item when either raffled or auctioned benefiting this great cause. This is your opportunity to receive additional advertising for your business or to simply show your support to our local veterans and the community at large as we have teams from all over Arizona attending this annual event.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

This is a tax deductible donation.

Tax ID number 86-76886

If you have any questions in regards to making a donation feel free to contact:

The Bucky O’Neill VFW Post 541 is 95 years old and is the oldest continuously active Post in the State of Arizona. We are hosting our annual golf tournament on Saturday May 6th 2017. We are seeking single hole sponsorships for this event. A Donation of $125.00 will get you or your company a sign with your name or someone you would like recognized. This is a great opportunity for corporate sponsorship as we would be more than happy to place a company’s name, address, and phone number along with any advertisement you wish to offer to be visible to the players and public at the event. The proceeds from your donations will be applied to local Veteran Relief and the Prescott VA Alzheimer’s Ward. Your assistance will ensure the Bucky O’Neill VFW Post 541 will continue to assist veterans in our community. Your participation in helping us to carry on our mission of helping our fellow veterans will be greatly appreciated. This is your opportunity to receive additional advertising for your business or to simply show your support to our local veterans and the community at large as we have teams from all over Arizona attending this annual event.

We request that Sponsorship be received prior to April 15th 2017

Thank you for your time and assistance.

This is a tax deductible donation. Tax ID number 86-76886

If you have any questions in regards to making a donation feel free to contact:

Help make our 2017 Golf Fundraising event a success. Remember, proceeds are applied to local Veteran Relief and the Prescott VA Alzheimer’s Ward. Payments/Donations may be made by cash, check or using the buttons below. No PayPal account? Choose the option to pay with cred/debit card.

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]]>2016 Wreaths Across Americahttp://vfw541prescott.org/2016-wreaths-across-america/
Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:21:12 +0000http://vfw541prescott.org/?p=1785If you are planning to attend the 2016 Wreaths Across America ceremony this year…here are the details.

The WAA Ceremony at the Prescott National Cemetery will be on 17 December 2016. The Ceremony will begin precisely at 10am and will happen regardless of what weather we are dealt. It has always been my opinion that our soldiers serve in the most deplorable conditions for us…the least we can do is stand for them on this day in whatever gets thrown at us. As such please dress warm, we have had it begin very nice and then have 12” of snow a few hours later. We will have a 10’X30’ Shelter up for attendees to get under if we have Snow or Rain. Along with the cover there will be Complimentary Coffee, Cocoa and Cookies available again to all in attendance to help keep everyone cozy.

Our parking at the cemetery is limited. Parking attendants will be posted to help guide everyone into the proper parking area, please follow their direction. We are hoping to have the small VA shuttle to help get folks from the bottom parking area up to the shelter. I highly recommend getting to the cemetery early, having a cup of coffee or cocoa and enjoying a few cookies.

As we do every year, after the ceremony all in attendance will again be invited to Honorably place a wreath upon our Veterans markers and Say their name.

This year we will have a young lady with a beautiful voice singing our National Anthem and The Choir from Granville Elementary will also be singing a special song in honor of our veterans.

We currently have 868 Sponsored Wreaths…still a little way from our goal of 1000. If you would like to Sponsor a Wreath for the 2016 Ceremony there is only 7 days left; as the last day to sponsor online is 28 November. Wreaths can be sponsored through one of the groups or directly to our location by clicking here: https://wreaths.fastport.com/donateLocation.html?page=14731

A map and directions to the Prescott National Cemetery along with our current Wreath count can be found on that WAA location page.

If you have any questions about WAA please do not hesitate to contact me. I thank you for your support and participation with Wreaths Across America and look forward to seeing you on 17 December 2016 to REMEMBER the fallen…HONOR their sacrifices and TEACH our younger generations about the cost of our freedoms.

Sincerely,

Darren Driggs

Wreaths Across America

Volunteer Location Coordinator

Prescott National Cemetery

Proud U.S. Army Combat Veteran

Desert Storm, Dco 4/70 ARBN “Dawgs on Guard”, M1A1 Heavy Gunner

Always support our troops! Past…Present…and Future!

]]>Service Dog for Korean Vet Comradehttp://vfw541prescott.org/service-dog-for-korean-vet-comrade/
Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:58:28 +0000http://vfw541prescott.org/?p=1777Our retired Chaplain, Rev. Canon Walt Crites, will soon be the recipient of a Service Dog for the Deaf. As you know, Chaplain Crites retired after he totally lost his hearing, making it very difficult for him to attend meetings and attend to comrades in need.

Curly

Service Dogs are specifically trained for varied tasks. They are usually, but not always, secured from humane shelters. Some are bred for specified tasks, but the cost of breeding and training goes up considerably, hence “rescue dogs” are usually the preferred source. Even so, the cost of rescue, boarding, and training often exceeds $5,000 for a well-trained dog – no matter what the training task.

Chaplain Walt applied to several agencies before he found Partners for Patriots, a non-profit charity in Sioux City, Iowa. This organization locates and trains dogs for special needs veterans in need of assistance in their daily living routine – at no cost to the veteran. Fr. Walt qualified as a veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam Wars who lost his hearing due to military activities in a war zone.

He was soon paired with a Springer Spaniel mix-breed named “Curly,” who will be fully trained shortly after the first of the year 2017, when Chaplain Walt and his wife Bea will accept him. A trainer accompanies the new dog, and trains Chaplain Walt and Curly for about a week in how to get along and reinforce the learned training routines. Chaplain Walt claims “you CAN teach an old dog new tricks,” and is looking forward to the experience.

Partners for Patriots exists on donations and fund raisers, and Chaplain Walt wants to help the next vet who comes calling by raising $5-7,000 in a “Go Fund Me” campaign. After researching several sites, he decided to go with The gofundme website, whose website is https://www.gofundme.com/deaf-korean-war-vet-service-dog. This link actually goes to Chaplain Walt’s Facebook/Gofundme page, where one can make a contribution to Partners for Patriots if they are so inclined.

Chaplain Crites served Post 541 for eight years, helping out many during his tenure. Now it’s his turn to be the recipient of a helping hand. Any amount will be appreciated greatly.